Mersey Park Primary School
Wirral, CH42 0PH · Wirral · primary school
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6th of 74 primary schools in Wirral we can score, 90 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 499 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mersey Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Reading, Science, Art, Recorder, Computing, Choir, Fun with Phonics, and Textiles clubs. Sports include Mixed Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Golf, Football, Netball, Multi-Sports, Dance, and Yoga and Mindfulness. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 452 pupils against a stated capacity of 465. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does the after-school club schedule look like for term-time?
What Ofsted said about Mersey Park Primary School
Overview
Mersey Park Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes a happy school where pupils flourish, benefit from strong supportive relationships, and achieve well against exceptionally high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exemplary" behaviour, with routines well established to create a "calm and purposeful" environment where very little learning time is lost.
- The curriculum is "rich and ambitious," with knowledge carefully sequenced so that learning builds effectively on what pupils already know.
- Staff deliver the curriculum with expertise, addressing misconceptions swiftly and ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, build a "rich body of knowledge."
- The school’s work on oracy is an "area of strength," enabling pupils to develop speaking and listening skills that allow them to debate and challenge their learning.
- Governors fulfil their role with "commitment and tenacity," monitoring continuous improvement closely with "no complacency."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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